Khalid Gates is a 6’7″ forward who brings a powerful blend of athleticism, versatility, and relentless energy. He dominates the glass with tenacity and uses his physical tools to finish through contact in the paint. Offensively, Gates combines strength and mobility to score in the post, operate facing up, and punish defenses on the move. Defensively, he leverages his frame, timing, and instincts to guard multiple positions, contest shots, and secure boards. His high basketball IQ, competitive motor, and consistent impact on both ends of the floor—including earning Croatia Prva League All 2nd Team—underscore his value as a dynamic two-way presence.

PLAYER’S DATA COURTESY OF EUROBASKET

Born: Oct.22, 2000 in Washington, DC
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Career:
Washington, DC / Washington Academy
2018-2019: Cecil College (JUCO): 36 games: 6.1ppg, 2.9rpg, FGP: 40.4%, 3PT: 26.2%, FT: 64.9%
2021-2022: Cecil College (JUCO, starting five): 29 games: 15.6ppg, 7.8rpg, 1.5apg, 1.0spg, 1.0bpg, FGP: 52.8%, 3PT: 33.7%, FT: 76.3%
2022-2023: Slippery Rock University (NCAA2): 29 games: 13.9ppg, 7.2rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 55.6%, 3PT: 18.9%, FT: 71.7%
2023-2024: Lincoln Memorial University (NCAA2): 6 games: 3.5ppg, 3.3rpg
2024-2025: KK Marsonia (Croatia-Prva Liga): 14 games: Score-3(19.1ppg), 8.1rpg, 2.5apg, Steals-4(2.2spg), FGP:
54.5%, 3PT: 33.8%, FT: 71.2%
2025: Capital Seahwaks (TBL): 2 games: 1.0ppg
2025: Frontinos Del Tachira (Venezuela-SPB)
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Awards/Achievements:
NJCAA D2 District VI Finalist -2019
NJCAA Division II Final Four -2019
NJCAA D2 Region XX Regular Season Champion -2022
NJCAA D2 Region XX Champion -2022
NJCAA Division II Elite Eight -2022
All-PSAC West Division Second Team -2023
Eurobasket.com All-Croatian Prva Liga All-Imports Team -2025
Eurobasket.com All-Croatian Prva Liga Second Team -2025
Croatian Prva Liga -2025 (Player of the Week: 2 times)